Chart 84: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 6
The bars show the number of covid-19 related deaths, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. The line shows the seven day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,800 With 5 More Deaths And 3,286 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 129 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 23 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 40 new cases in McKinley County
- 6 new cases in Sandoval County
- 29 new cases in San Juan County
- 1 new case in Santa Fe
County Council To Reconsider Road Diet Tuesday
Last year, Los Alamos County’s Geographical Informational System staff maneuver a drone at 36th Street and Trinity Drive to map Trinity Drive as staff looked into the potential option of a ‘road diet’. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In 2019 the Transportation Board suggested investigating a road diet for a section of Trinity Drive in response to the proposed Hill Apartment Complex project on the former Los Alamos Site Office property near Los Alamos Medical Center.
On May 26, the Los Alamos County Council decided to scrap Read More
Chart 83: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 5
Covid-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The bars show the number of new diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos County Social Services Announces ‘Open Beds’ Platform For Behavioral Health Treatment Referrals
Social Services Manager Donna Casados
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Donna Casados announced today that the County’s Social Services Division has joined cloud-based platform Open Beds, operating through the New Mexico Behavioral Health Referral Network.
The platform unifies and tracks all behavioral health treatment and support services in a single network.
“Open Beds facilitates rapid, digital referrals and fosters collaboration among mental health, substance use, social services and medical providers, which drives better patient treatment outcomes,” Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,672 With 4 More Deaths And 3,206 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 331 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 28 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 77 new cases in McKinley County
- 2 new
Family Strengths Network: Serving Los Alamos Since 1989
Children at an event at Family Strengths Network. Courtesy/FSN
By CARIE FANNING
Executive Director
Family Strengths Network
Family Strengths Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, established in Los Alamos in 1989. Through the years, the organization has grown and provided many activities, supports, and educational opportunities to families with young children.
FSN receives funding from many resources, including Los Alamos School District, Con Alma, United Way, and the Delle Foundation. In addition, they receive about 50 percent of the yearly budget through Los Alamos County.
On Jan. Read More
Traffic Alert: Motorists Asked Not To Use Mari Mac Village Parking Lot As Shortcut Between Trinity And Central … Safety Concerns!
Traffic Alert:
Motorists are reminded that westbound Trinity Drive continues to be reduced to a single lane from DP Road to the Knecht Street intersection.
This closure is necessary for the removal and installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveway pads through this area, as part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation N.M. 502 reconstruction and roundabout installation.
Star Paving placed new, additional signage today that cautions: “ROAD CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC”.
The additional signage was requested in response to safety concerns received by the County that Read More
Los Alamos County Library System Begins Curbside Service
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System announces plans for the phased reopening of library services.
A primary consideration for all phases is the safety of staff and the public. Public libraries are considered medium exposure risk institutions, where staff have frequent or close contact with people.
The Library will implement Phase One of reopening with curbside pickup of library materials that are on hold beginning June 15.
Library patrons can help staff prepare to launch the curbside service by returning library items in the drive-through drops at both Mesa Public Library Read More
LAPD Assists Protesters Crossing Diamond Intersection
Los Alamos police stop traffic Thursday to assist a line of protesters cross the intersection at Diamond Drive and Canyon Road as they make their way back to Ashley Pond where their peaceful protest for ‘Black Lives Matter’ began. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene of the line of protesters Thursday marching along Canyon Road on their way back to the Ashley Pond Pavilion. The protest drew nearly 300 individuals who assembled to speak out against racism. Los Alamos High School students comprised A majority of the protesters. They chanted and marched to the overpass on Diamond Drive Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,353 With 8 More Deaths And 3,115 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 218 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 30 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 1 new
Chart 82: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 4
Per capita deaths in the United States. Shown are the number of deaths per 100,000 residents in each state, as reported by the New York Times. Nationwide, there were 33 deaths per 100,000 people. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos Fire Department Turns Out To Honor Labor Relations Manager Sharyl Hofer On Her Retirement
Fire Chief Troy Hughes presents a retirement certificate to Security and Safeguards/Labor Relations Manager Sharyl Hofer during a procession past her home Wednesday honoring her. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sharyl Hofer waves at friends Wednesday as they bid her farewell. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Security and Safeguards/Labor Relations Manager Sharyl R. Hofer retired Wednesday.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state order prohibiting large gatherings, rather than Read More
County; State Probe How Best To Aid Local Businesses
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With the pandemic putting a strain on Los Alamos businesses, there is much discussion underway about how local government might help.
Assistance from Los Alamos County is limited due to the anti-donation clause in the state constitution.
“It just very much restricts what any municipality is able to do for a private business…,” said Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan.
He explained that there is good reason for the anti-donation Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott On Completing Transition To Phase 1 Reopening
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
I hope this note finds you and your families and friends well. (And if you read all the way through this note, you win a special good news item at the end!)
What a change June will bring to our community and state. With the opening of in-door dining, gyms, salons, pools and other businesses (all at limited capacities), we are completing the transition to Phase 1 reopening that started mid-May.
Mass gatherings of five or more individuals continue to be prohibited.
Throughout the next few weeks, the Governor and her team will continue to closely monitor the Read More
Chart 81: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 3
The number of diagnoses reported in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,140 With 8 More Deaths And 3,013 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 122 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 28 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 8 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 37 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new cases in Rio Arriba County
Five County Council Candidates Head Into General Election
Staff Report
The unofficial results of Tuesday’s 2020 Primary Election show 8,161 votes cast for candidates vying to fill one of three available seats on the Los Alamos County Council.
Four Democrats, one Republican and one Libertarian were on the ballot. Voters chose five of those six candidates to compete in the Nov. 3 General Election.
Voters chose the following Democratic candidates:
Denise Derkacs (Dem) received 2,819 votes, (34.54%)
Sean Jameson Williams (Dem) received 2,313 votes (28.34%)
Rodney Gerode Read More
